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Whether you want to go on a two-day hike, throw yourself into some high-energy activities or just take a leisurely bike ride to a viewing hotspot, the Forest of Dean accommodates all.
With so much selection, you won't know where to start. So here are some of our top tips to keep everyone entertained on your visit to the Forest...
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Whether you're a first time visitor, or returning to rediscover its charms, you'll find the best in hospitality, along with spectacular scenery, a wealth of wildlife and a fascinating heritage.
However if you only have a day, you'll just scratch the surface of what this wonderful place has to offer. So why not stay a bit longer and discover more of the Forest's charms, it won't take long before you fall under its spell.
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Said to have inspired the likes of J.R.R.Tolkien, J.K.Rowling and Dennis Potter, "Gloucestershire's greatest natural wonder", the Forest of Dean, is best explored by following The Royal Forest Route, which takes visitors on a 20-mile tour of the spectacular broad-leaf forest.
Springtime is one of the best times of the year to follow this route, when many areas, such as the Soudley Valley are filled with the most spectacular bluebells.
Forest of Dean Events
The Forest of Dean is bursting with events, both old and new. For all you foodie lovers there is the annual 'Forest Food Showcase' which is held at Beechenhurst Lodge every October while Taurus Crafts holds regular 'Sausage Saturdays', bringing you the best flavours from local produce.
For car enthusiasts there is famous Wyedean Rally in February and Coleford's very own Carnival of Transport every Easter Monday. Unique to the Forest is the annual 'Onion Fayre' , which takes place every September and is held in the pretty market town of Newent. It is Gloucestershire's largest one day festival and brings in crowds of 12,000, along with many famous faces!
There are a number of smaller events held at Forest attractions and activities that happen all the year around. Keep up-to-date by visiting our events page!
Additionally visit www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/forestofdean for further local information about events.
If you have an event you would like listed on the website please e-mail Sophie Powell with all the details.
Previous Articles
2011
Wyedean Rally - The Forester, 15 February 2011
The Secret Supper Club features Puzzlewood - 12 February 2011 - Watch again
2010
Dymock Daffodils - The Forester 8 April 2010
Coleford Carnival of Transport - The Forester 8 April 2010
Spring Showcase - The Forester 20 May 2010
Spring Showcase - The Forester 24 May 2010
Three Day Festival at Newent - The Forester 27 May 2010
Fire & Wood Event - The Forester 3 June 2010
Spring Showcase - The Forester 3 June 2010
Severn Area Rescue Association Event - The Forester 19 August 2010
Forest Showcase - The Forester 23 September 2010
Ray Mears "Wild Britain" - The Forester 14 October 2010
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen opens log cabins - The Forester 14 October 2010
Misbah Tandoori Raise £1800 for Charity - 12 November 2010
Another sucessful Wyedean Forest Rally!
It was a bright & sunny day for another successful Wyedean Rally!
Runners World Trailblazer Series 2011
Experience a beautiful 10km run over forest trails
Country Tracks celebrates the Forest of Dean
Travel along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal - Watch again on BBC iPlayer
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